Coriandrum sativum: Review of Its Botany, Medicinal Uses, Pharmacological Activities and Phytochemistry
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- In Unani Tibb, coriander (Kishneez) is considered cold and dry in temperament, used for: Anti-inflammatory & Analgesic Effects: Applied as a paste for arthritis, joint pain, and swelling. Seed oil massaged onto rheumatic areas.
- Coriander essential oil (CEO) and extracts exhibit broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity: … Reduces gastric ulcers ### Flavonoids, aldehydes
- Recent scientific studies have validated many traditional uses, revealing coriander's: antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Antimicrobial effects against foodborne pathogens. Antidiabetic and cholesterol-lowering potential.
- Modern studies support many of these applications: Digestive benefits (stimulates bile secretion, antispasmodic).
- Coriander is a potent free radical scavenger due to its high content of: • Polyphenols: Quercetin, kaempferol, rutin, and caffeic acid. • Essential Oils: Linalool (monoterpene alcohol) and γ-terpinene. • Vitamins: Vitamin C (in leaves) and vitamin E (in seeds) ### Mechanisms & Evidence: DPPH & FRAP Assays: Coriander extracts show strong radical scavenging activity (IC50 ~20–50 µg/mL). Reduces Oxidative Stress: Protects against lipid peroxidation in liver and brain tissues.
- Coriander essential oil (CEO) and extracts exhibit broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity: … Reduces gastric ulcers ### Flavonoids, aldehydes
- Coriander is a potent free radical scavenger due to its high content of: • Polyphenols: Quercetin, kaempferol, rutin, and caffeic acid. • Essential Oils: Linalool (monoterpene alcohol) and γ-terpinene. • Vitamins: Vitamin C (in leaves) and vitamin E (in seeds).
- En la medicina tradicional, el cilantro se ha utilizado para tratar ansiedad, insomnio y nerviosismo (infundido en vino). Se usaba en 'tonos nerviosos' junto a lavanda y manzanilla.
- En Ayurveda, coriander is classified as a 'Tridoshic' herb, meaning it balances all three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha). Key traditional uses include: Digestive Health: Relieves indigestion (Agnimandya), bloating, and flatulence by stimulating digestive enzymes. Used in formulations like 'Dhanyaka Panaka' (coriander-infused water) for acidity and heartburn15.
- En Ayurveda, coriander es clasificado como un 'Tridoshic' herb, lo que significa que equilibra los tres doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha). Las claves usos tradicionales incluyen: ### Salud digestiva: Relieves indigestion (Agnimandya), bloating, and flatulence by stimulating digestive enzymes. Used in formulations like 'Dhanyaka Panaka' (coriander-infused water) for acidity and heartburn15.
- Recent scientific studies have validated many traditional uses, revealing coriander's: …Neuroprotective and hepatoprotective benefits.
- Recent scientific studies have validated many traditional uses, revealing coriander's: … Antidiabetic and cholesterol-lowering potential.
- Recent scientific studies have validated many traditional uses, revealing coriander's: … Antidiabetic and cholesterol-lowering potential.
- Recent scientific studies have validated many traditional uses, revealing coriander's: …Antidiabetic and cholesterol-lowering potential.